Anyone have any MASSAGE THERAPY advice for me about anything?

I'm starting Massage Therapy classes in September and was wondering if any Licensed Massage Therapist had any advice such as better places to work at, owning my own business, and/or what to study the most for the Florida State exam. Thanks in advance!! Anyone have any MASSAGE THERAPY advice for me about anything?
I must politely disagree with the previous poster. Most massage therapists do not start their own businesses. Instead, they get employment in salons and day spas, chiropractor offices and medical spas. While your school will give you the basics for massage, it is up to you to continue your education past graduation. Your state certification ensures that you will continue your education. Same with the trade association you will join to carry your liability insurance. Start looking for study guides in the trade magazines and ezines that you can order for a price. This will help you to pass your state exam. Most schools do not give you business skills needed to start your own business and make it successful. However, it can be done. Your own business will only build through word of mouth about how good you are. The integrity, diligence and honesty will come later and cement other people's choice in you as their massage therapist. Anyone have any MASSAGE THERAPY advice for me about anything?
Just try to get through massage school and pass. Most massage therapists start their own business, so keep working and save money to invest in your business.





Massage school only teaches you how to massage. It doesn't have much in the way of business training so you might want to get your business degree after that - sort of joking there but it is true.





Your massage school will tell you what to study most for the exam.








AMTA statistics:





';Practice Type





*74% Sole practitioner with own business


*31% Self-employed contractor


*29% Employee';





ABMP Reports';


';The vast majority are independent practitioners, which creates the usual challenges in operating a business and marketing of services';